After so many years of traveling, I have found that staying in hostels is one of the best ways to cut costs on a trip. You save loads of money on accommodation, and it’s a great way to meet other people as you travel! I visited Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, on my most recent… Read More Hostel Review: Oda Hostel, Pristina
On my recent trip to the Balkans, I finally got to visit Kosovo and based myself in Pristina. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding Kosovo: it declared independence from Serbia in 2008, meaning it’s one of the newest countries in the world! This was after a very horrible war in the late 1990s, which culminated… Read More What to See in Pristina, Kosovo: One of Europe’s Coolest Cities
The Balkans is a fantastic region to visit if you’re traveling on a budget. North Macedonia is no exception! Cutting costs on accommodation is one of the best ways to stay on budget for a trip, which is why I generally stay in hostels. For my two nights in Skopje, I stayed at Shanti Hostel.… Read More Hostel Review: Shanti Hostel, Skopje
Pristina is definitely one of the coolest cities in Europe. A huge reason for that is the incredible café culture and bar scene! Kosovo surprised me in the best ways and I loved hitting up so many cool bars in Pristina (there’s lots to see in Pristina!). If you’re looking for where to drink in… Read More The Best Cafes and Bars in Pristina, Kosovo
Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is one of the funkiest cities in Europe. Chances are if you’re traveling this area of the Balkans, you’ll be passing through Skopje. One of my favorite things that I did in Skopje was doing a daytrip to Matka Canyon! This is easy to do with public transportation, and… Read More Matka Canyon: A Perfect Daytrip From Skopje
The Balkans are by far one of my favorite regions of the world. This southeastern part of Europe is so unique and so interesting—so I was thrilled to be able to go back there this summer! My first stop was Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. This place is weird and quirky and unlike anywhere… Read More What to Do in Skopje, North Macedonia’s Funky Capital
A few months ago, I published a huge post on the best restaurants here in York! It was really popular, and I think answered a lot of questions people have about where to eat in York. There are SO MANY choices for where to eat (and where to drink, for that matter!) in York that… Read More The Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in York, England
Last week I was invited to attend a new exhibition in York, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. This exhibit has already been shown in Naples, Italy, and Brussels, Belgium – York is the UK premiere. This expo is immersive and very interactive and creative. Here is my full review of the new Van Gogh exhibition! Exhibition… Read More Exhibition Review: Van Gogh, The Immersive Experience – York
One of my favorite experiences on the Isle of Skye was taking the ferry from Elgol to Loch Coruisk. There are so many amazing places in Skye (and in Scotland in general!) to explore, and it’s hard to see them all! But I knew I wanted to go on a boat trip during my trip… Read More A Ferry Trip From Elgol to Loch Coruisk on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland
Malta is a great place to visit for something a little “different” in Europe. Luckily, it’s also pretty budget-friendly as well! Saving money on accommodation is one of the best ways to cut costs for any trip, which is why I generally stay in hostels. For my four nights in Malta, I stayed at Granny’s… Read More Hostel Review: Granny’s Inn Hostel, Sliema
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and such a fun city to visit! My first trip to Edinburgh was on a very tight budget, and my second trip to Edinburgh was right after I moved to the UK (when again, I didn’t have much money to throw around). I visited for a weekend in June… Read More Unusual and Quirky Bars to Visit in Edinburgh
UPDATED JULY 2023! 1 August marks a special day here in Yorkshire: it’s Yorkshire Day! Yorkshire is my adopted home and technically made up of four counties: North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and East Riding of Yorkshire. Yorkshire has its own flag, the white rose on a blue background, and yes I do even… Read More The Ultimate Yorkshire Guide: 99 Incredible Places to Visit in Yorkshire
My parents visited me in the UK this summer for the first time since I moved abroad nearly 3 years ago! One of the places we wanted to go was the Lake District, one of my favorite places in the entire country. We wanted accommodation that was comfortable and cozy, in a rural (hopefully scenic)… Read More Review: Ellas Crag Guest House, Lake District
Last summer, I went on a big trip to the Caucasus region, visiting Georgia and Armenia, as well as having a last few days in Istanbul on the way back. I wanted to do a full budget breakdown post of my 2.5 week trip, to share what my actual costs weere and to help other… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel the Caucasus and Istanbul For 2.5 Weeks?
I’ve lived in York for nearly three years now, and I finally feel like I can call myself something of an expert on this beautiful city! York is so photogenic and full of gorgeous, historic buildings at every turn. Whether you visit a popular tourist attraction or stumble upon a hidden gem, you’ll be wowed.… Read More The Complete Guide to the Best Instagram Spots in York
One of my favorite walks on the Isle of Skye in Scotland was the walk out to Camasunary Bay. As we were camping on our Isle of Skye trip, why not combine that with an overnight stay?! We set off sans tent after finding out we could sleep in the Camasunary Bay bothy. This was… Read More Staying in the Camasunary Bay Bothy on the Isle of Skye
When visiting a big city for a few days, I always try to get out of town on a daytrip somewhere else in the region. When I had most of a week in Gdansk, I knew I wanted to visit Malbork Castle! Visiting Malbork Castle Malbork Castle is the largest brick building in Europe. It’s… Read More A Daytrip to Malbork Castle From Gdansk
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021! The North York Moors National Park is one of my favorite places in Yorkshire, in England, and in fact in all of the UK. It’s just under an hour’s drive from where I live in York, and somewhere that I’ve spent so many days and weekends exploring. There are some fantastic hikes… Read More 21 of the BEST Places to Visit in the North York Moors
There’s no way around it: the secret is out about the Isle of Skye. This island in Scotland is one of the most popular places to visit in the country! I loved my trip here, and had the absolute best time. But I’m not going to lie—there were a LOT of other people here. And… Read More Alternative Isle of Skye: 4 Ways to Avoid the Crowds
Use public transportation or rent a car? That’s probably the main question when planning a trip to Malta. Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the most densely populated in Europe, and has the highest rate of car ownership in Europe as well. The island isn’t big, but traveling distances… Read More Visiting Malta by Public Transportation: Tips and Tricks For Getting Around!